Cannon Township, Kittson County, Minnesota Explained

Official Name:Cannon Township, Minnesota
Settlement Type:Township
Pushpin Map:Minnesota#USA
Pushpin Label:Cannon Township
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Minnesota and the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Minnesota
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kittson
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:92.6
Area Land Km2:92.6
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:35.7
Area Land Sq Mi:35.7
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:22
Population Density Km2:0.2
Population Density Sq Mi:0.6
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:304
Elevation Ft:997
Coordinates:48.8253°N -96.6075°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:27-09676[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0663741[2]

Cannon Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 22 at the 2000 census.

Cannon Township was organized in 1904, and named for Thomas Cannon, a county official.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.7sqmi, all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 22 people, 8 households, and 7 families residing in the township. The population density was 0.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 0.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 95.45% White, and 4.55% from two or more races.

There were 8 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the township the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 9.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $15,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,140. There are 16.7% of families living below the poverty line and 13.3% of the population, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Book: Upham, Warren. Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. 1920. Minnesota Historical Society. 277.